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Sydney House
Praa Sands

£1213 - £3191 per week
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Take a dip in the hot tub on a sunny afternoon and soak up the sun.

Take a dip in the hot tub on a sunny afternoon and soak up the sun.

Tuck into a delicious meal full of fresh ingredients while the woodburner crackles.

Tuck into a delicious meal full of fresh ingredients while the woodburner crackles.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the local wildlife in the garden.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the local wildlife in the garden.

Open-plan living makes this house perfect for family get-togethers.

Open-plan living makes this house perfect for family get-togethers.

The woodburner provides a welcome return on chillier evenings.

The woodburner provides a welcome return on chillier evenings.

Sink into the plush sofas and enjoy drinks and nibbles after a day of sea air.

Sink into the plush sofas and enjoy drinks and nibbles after a day of sea air.

Put your feet up in the evening and enjoy a film with the family around you.

Put your feet up in the evening and enjoy a film with the family around you.

The kitchen is stylish and perfectly equipped for all family's needs.

The kitchen is stylish and perfectly equipped for all family's needs.

Prepare a hearty breakfast to set yourself up for a day on the beach.

Prepare a hearty breakfast to set yourself up for a day on the beach.

The added bonus of a pizza oven makes evenings in the garden the perfect place to spend quality time with family.

The added bonus of a pizza oven makes evenings in the garden the perfect place to spend quality time with family.

Start the day with a coffee fresh from the machine.

Start the day with a coffee fresh from the machine.

The utility room is equipped with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The utility room is equipped with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The downstairs cloakroom offers an additional WC and basin.

The downstairs cloakroom offers an additional WC and basin.

Leave your troubles at the door as you enter the stylish Sydney House.

Leave your troubles at the door as you enter the stylish Sydney House.

Start the day with a cuppa in the comfortable king size bed.

Start the day with a cuppa in the comfortable king size bed.

Get ready for the day in the spacious bedroom and head out to explore.

Get ready for the day in the spacious bedroom and head out to explore.

Bedroom 1 has sea views and a handy en suite.

Bedroom 1 has sea views and a handy en suite.

Start the day with an invigorating shower.

Start the day with an invigorating shower.

Take warm towels straight from the heated towel rail after a morning shower.

Take warm towels straight from the heated towel rail after a morning shower.

Bedroom 2 also has stunning sea views to wake up to.

Bedroom 2 also has stunning sea views to wake up to.

Sink into the sheets after a day of walking the scenic coast path.

Sink into the sheets after a day of walking the scenic coast path.

Sip the first cuppa of the day whilst deciding the day's plans after a restful sleep.

Sip the first cuppa of the day whilst deciding the day's plans after a restful sleep.

Run a relaxing bath full of bubbles in the family bathroom.

Run a relaxing bath full of bubbles in the family bathroom.

Drift into a dreamy night's slumber after a day spent sunbathing on the beach.

Drift into a dreamy night's slumber after a day spent sunbathing on the beach.

Open the curtains and enjoy the sea glistening from the window while sipping a cuppa.

Open the curtains and enjoy the sea glistening from the window while sipping a cuppa.

Breakfast in bed is the ultimate treat on holiday!

Breakfast in bed is the ultimate treat on holiday!

Bedroom 4 has twin beds for additional guests.

Bedroom 4 has twin beds for additional guests.

Tuck the little ones into bed and enjoy the last of the sunshine in the garden.

Tuck the little ones into bed and enjoy the last of the sunshine in the garden.

Slide open the patio doors for the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living.

Slide open the patio doors for the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living.

Dine al fresco in the summer sunshine in the beautifully landscaped garden.

Dine al fresco in the summer sunshine in the beautifully landscaped garden.

The garden is blooming with beautiful plants and flowers.

The garden is blooming with beautiful plants and flowers.

Tuck into a delicious home made woodfired pizza as the sun goes down.

Tuck into a delicious home made woodfired pizza as the sun goes down.

The outside kitchen area provides space to prepare a drink or two!

The outside kitchen area provides space to prepare a drink or two!

The pizza oven will be a hit with kids and adults alike!

The pizza oven will be a hit with kids and adults alike!

The garden room provides space to enjoy the outside area whilst seeking some shade.

The garden room provides space to enjoy the outside area whilst seeking some shade.

Enjoy your morning cuppa in the colourful garden room.

Enjoy your morning cuppa in the colourful garden room.

Enjoy a quiet moment in the egg chair and unwind from daily life.

Enjoy a quiet moment in the egg chair and unwind from daily life.

On chilly evenings, you can still enjoy the outside in the comfort of the garden room.

On chilly evenings, you can still enjoy the outside in the comfort of the garden room.

The garden offers a sea view and is the perfect spot for dining in the summer months.

The garden offers a sea view and is the perfect spot for dining in the summer months.

Take a relaxing dip in the woodfired hot tub as the sun goes down.

Take a relaxing dip in the woodfired hot tub as the sun goes down.

The outside shower is perfect for washing off wetsuits, surfboards and sandy toes!

The outside shower is perfect for washing off wetsuits, surfboards and sandy toes!

Sydney House is ideally located just a short 5-minute walk to the beach.

Sydney House is ideally located just a short 5-minute walk to the beach.

Sydney House is a stylish holiday home for 8 guests.

Sydney House is a stylish holiday home for 8 guests.

There is ample parking at the property.

There is ample parking at the property.

EV is charging available free of charge at the property.

EV is charging available free of charge at the property.

Beautiful Praa Sands beach is just a 5-minute walk out the back gate of Sydney House.

Beautiful Praa Sands beach is just a 5-minute walk out the back gate of Sydney House.

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Immaculately presented, Sydney House is a contemporary, Cornish beach house that sleeps up to eight guests, ideal for a break with the extended family on the water's edge. With a cleverly landscaped garden and wood fired hot tub, during summer months, you'll find yourself dining al fresco most evenings gathered around the custom-built pizza oven, enjoying conversation that continues long after the sun has set. Here you will find a house for all seasons, open the double doors, and bring the outside in, on summer days, whilst in winter, gather the family to storm-watch by the roaring woodburner.

Sydney House is a modern styled home with comfortable accommodation and coastal views from most rooms. If you can tear yourself away, then you are just a stone's throw from the historic Pengersick Castle and a short walk from the unspoilt sweeping sandy beach at Praa Sands, with year-round surf and far-reaching views, for creating those seaside, bucket and spade memories that will last a lifetime. Spend long summer days exploring the surrounding beaches, paths and coves, or visit nearby St Michael's Mount, Porthleven, Penzance and St Ives. From the glass-fronted living area, to the imaginatively designed outdoor living space, Sydney House will see all guests leave with inspired minds, and glowing skin.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

King

Bedroom 2

Double

Bedroom 3

Double

Bedroom 4

Twin

Entrance

via front door into hallway with stairs rising to first floor and doors to:

Cloakroom

WC and basin.

Utility room

washing machine, tumble dryer, boiler cupboard with storage, door to side of property.

Kitchen/dining room/sitting room

electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Sage coffee machine, dining table with eight chairs, L-shaped sofa, additional sofa, chair, Smart TV, woodburner, patio doors to garden.

Bedroom 1

king size bed, cot, en suite shower room with WC, basin and sea views.

Bedroom 2

double bed, TV, sea views.

Bathroom

bath with shower over, WC and basin.

Bedroom 3

double bed, sea views.

Bedroom 4

twin beds.

Garden and outdoor area

outside kitchen with pizza oven, wood fired hot tub, hot water shower, landscaped garden with pergola, surfboard storage, sea views and garden room. Parking with EV charging point.

Garden room

sofa, chair, dual aspect sliding doors.

Additional information

air source heating, wood fired hot tub - please note hot tub will be emptied and cleaned prior to arrival, it takes one and a half hours to fill with water, and an additional two/three hours to heat up, please note- woodburning hot tubs do not have bubbles. EV Charger is free for guests use, WiFi, short breaks available.

 
 

Great house in a scenic location making a great home from home

October 2024

Amazing house to spend a holiday in Cornwall. Location good, easy to find and presented beautifully. Outdoor space with pizza oven, garden room, seating areas and hot tub. Perfect. Games and books provided for guests. Toiletries provided to a good standard. I would definitely return for a future holiday.

September 2024

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Holidays in Praa Sands

With one mile of white gold sand, which looks almost tropical in the sunshine, Praa Sands provides an idyllic setting for a Cornish holiday. The beach is ideal for family picnics, sandcastle building, beach games and paddling, and the waves are great for surfers and bodyboarders. Praa Sands beach is surrounded by stunning coastal walks, with breathtaking views of Penzance, Mount’s Bay and The Lizard Peninsula.

Great surf and surf hire facilities are on your doorstep along with the coast path and spectacular scenery. Read about surfing in Praa Sands on our blog: Ten of the best surf spots in Cornwall.

Praa Sands’ nine-hole golf course is only minutes away, or for those who prefer a bit of history, Pengersick Castle is a short walk away where there are plenty of stories about the wrecking and smuggling that took place in the bay until the 18th century. Right on the beach is Sandbar, a modern and bright restaurant/bar with magnificent views across the ocean.

Did you know...

Praa Sands is commonly pronounced 'Pray' Sands.

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Sweeping sands and azure waters make up the beautiful Praa Sands beach.

Sweeping sands and azure waters make up the beautiful Praa Sands beach.

Families enjoy their day at the beach, Swimming safely between the red and yellow flags.

Families enjoy their day at the beach, Swimming safely between the red and yellow flags.

Hire a kayak or a paddleboard and spend the afternoon exploring the coast from a different point of view.

Hire a kayak or a paddleboard and spend the afternoon exploring the coast from a different point of view.

You’ll be able to relax as the kids bodyboard in the shallow waves, knowing lifeguards are on duty.

You’ll be able to relax as the kids bodyboard in the shallow waves, knowing lifeguards are on duty.

Follow the winding path through the grassy dunes and you’ll discover a blissful beach.

Follow the winding path through the grassy dunes and you’ll discover a blissful beach.

Nestled into the coast, Praa Sands is a golden sandy beach with far-reaching views across to The Lizard to the left, and Mount’s Bay to the right.

Nestled into the coast, Praa Sands is a golden sandy beach with far-reaching views across to The Lizard to the left, and Mount’s Bay to the right.

Enjoy walking along the beach from the Praa Sands end to the Hendra end and back again.

Enjoy walking along the beach from the Praa Sands end to the Hendra end and back again.

The beautiful yet rugged coast wraps around the beach; follow the South West Coast Path to discover more of the coastline.

The beautiful yet rugged coast wraps around the beach; follow the South West Coast Path to discover more of the coastline.

Wander through the dunes, wispy grass tickling your feet.

Wander through the dunes, wispy grass tickling your feet.

The popular beach is always a win with families.

The popular beach is always a win with families.

Signs of fishing can be found along the coast.

Signs of fishing can be found along the coast.

Praa Sands beach is beautiful regardless of the season, fishermen and walkers can be seen on the sands throughout the year.

Praa Sands beach is beautiful regardless of the season, fishermen and walkers can be seen on the sands throughout the year.

Be careful not to get caught out as the tide comes in!

Be careful not to get caught out as the tide comes in!

Kayak or paddleboard along the coast on the gentle waters.

Kayak or paddleboard along the coast on the gentle waters.

Will you brave a paddle during the cooler months?

Will you brave a paddle during the cooler months?

Bring your windbreak and settle in for a day at the beach.

Bring your windbreak and settle in for a day at the beach.

Dry out your wetsuit after a morning of surfing.

Dry out your wetsuit after a morning of surfing.

Seagulls watch over the beach, guarding their territory.

Seagulls watch over the beach, guarding their territory.

If you’re new to surfing, we recommend booking a surf lesson with Global Boarders.

If you’re new to surfing, we recommend booking a surf lesson with Global Boarders.

Head along the South West Coast Path for an adventurous dog walk with outstanding views!

Head along the South West Coast Path for an adventurous dog walk with outstanding views!

Along the coast path you’ll be treated to sites of abandoned mine houses.

Along the coast path you’ll be treated to sites of abandoned mine houses.

Dogs will love running along the beach, breathing in the fresh sea air and getting sandy paws.

Dogs will love running along the beach, breathing in the fresh sea air and getting sandy paws.

Enjoy a barbeque on a balmy summer evening, but be sure to take your rubbish away with you!

Enjoy a barbeque on a balmy summer evening, but be sure to take your rubbish away with you!

Take a romantic stroll along the beach under the setting sun.

Take a romantic stroll along the beach under the setting sun.

Surfers wait patiently for the waves to come, relishing the moment of tranquillity.

Surfers wait patiently for the waves to come, relishing the moment of tranquillity.

Places to visit near Praa Sands

Just seven miles away from Praa Sands is Penzance, a town with an eclectic mix of art studios, historic buildings, well stocked shops and award-winning restaurants. Visiting Marazion is a must when staying here, as the stunning St Michael's Mount found here is just a short drive away. This mystical tidal island provides the perfect backdrop for a walk along Marazion beach and offers an interesting day out. Helston, six miles away, is an ancient market town and gateway to the Lizard peninsula. Hayle, also six miles away, has a new, easily accessible out of town retail development together with a dramatic golden sandy beach stretching for three miles to Godrevy Lighthouse. 

There's also plenty of places to eat out at when self catering in Praa Sands. With a selection a great pubs and restaurants in the area you won't be short of places to try out.

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Beaches

When staying in Praa Sands, you'll benefit from being a stone's throw from Praa Sands beach. Famed for its white sands stretching almost a mile, this family friendly beach is lifeguarded in summer, and a great place to spend a day in the sun.

Holiday cottages in Praa Sands sit between two other desirable beach locations too; Prussia Cove and Mullion Cove. Like Praa, they are unspoilt and perfect for walking, swimming and sunbathing. Praa Sands is also a very short distance from Porthleven, a picturesque fishing village which has excellent restaurants and is known as a world-class location for experienced surfers.

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Events

Tom Bawcock's Eve, Mousehole

Every year, the people of Mousehole celebrate the bravery of Tom Bawcock. Years ago, when the boats couldn't get out in the storms, the villages had no fish to eat. Tom dared to take his boat out and returned with enough fish to make a Star Gazey fish pie for the whole village.

23rd of December, 2024

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Montol Festival

Each year, the people of Penzance celebrate the Winter Solstice with a festival of Cornish tradition, torch processions, and dancing through the streets. It's a truly wonderful celebration. 

21st December 2024

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Penzance Literary Festival

Popular with visitors and locals alike, this exciting festival celebrates everything literary, including spoken, written, recited and sung word. Take part in the reading and writing discussions and activities and enjoy the many performances.

2nd - 6th July 2024

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New Year's Eve in St Ives

Spend New Year's Eve in St Ives for an unforgettable evening at the largest fancy dress party in the county. Ring in the New Year with an unbeatable fireworks display by the sea. 

31st December 2024

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St Ives Feast Day

Feast Day offers visitors the chance to witness, and even join in with, a centuries-old tradition. The Mayor 'Hurls the Silver Ball' into the crowd on the beach below. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin. 

5th February 2024

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Golowan Festival - Penzance

Golowan Festival is an annual arts event that celebrates local culture and community. This year the theme will be 'Back to the Future!

21st - 30th June 2024

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Mousehole Christmas Lights

Possibly the most well-known and popular Christmas Lights in the county, Moushole combines stunning displays against the backdrop of their gorgeous Cornish fishing harbour to bring real festive magic to all who visit at this special time of year. Read More >

December 2024

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St Ives Food & Drink Festival

Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.

TBC 2025

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Porthleven Food & Music Festival

The small Cornish fishing village of Porthleven hosts its annual Food & Music Festival every April and encorporates street performers, a range of local produce, Samba dancing, theatre, beer marquees, hip-hop dancers, fireworks, Cornish singing & much, much mmore...the list is endless!

26th - 28th April

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St Ives September Festival

Now becoming a sellout event, this festival keeps attracting more and more visitors who come to enjoy a wide range of acts, including music, theatre, poetry and visual arts.

14th - 28th September 2024

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Camborne Trevithick Day

Join in the celebrations at this community led festival. The annual event celebrates the engineering and mining history of the Camborne area, and is dedicated to Richard Trevithick, pioneer of high pressure steam power & inventor of Road and Railway Locomotives.

27th April 2024

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What our guests say...

We know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines. Please bear in mind that some facilities referred to by past guests in reviews can be removed or changed at any time.

Great house in a scenic location making a great home from home

Amazing house to spend a holiday in Cornwall. Location good, easy to find and presented beautifully. Outdoor space with pizza oven, garden room, seating areas and hot tub. Perfect. Games and books provided for guests. Toiletries provided to a good standard. I would definitely return for a future holiday.

What a beautiful property! Excellent location and everything was to the highest standard.

A fabulous, bright home within easy distance of a great sandy beach. Really well equipped with lots of kids’ games as a nice surprise. We were very lucky to have some lovely sunny days and make full use of the delightful outside space.

Sydney House was very impressive. Inside it has been finished to a very high standard and it was very comfortable. We had a marvelous time here and the games and books that were available were an added bonus. The outside area is great with the hot tub and the pizza oven. My daughters and grandchildren even had fun making their own pizzas. The small summer house was a favorite of the grandchildren. I would recommend this house to anyone.

 
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